Autumn Phragmites in the Marsh

Duck Box

duck box, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

Built by a neighbor, a few years ago, the box sits in the phragmites.

I've never actually seen a duck in the nesting box but we do have plenty of ducks on the river.

It is my understanding that this is built specifically for Wood Ducks, and we mainly see Mallards here.

At this time of year, the Buffleheads come to visit, migrating through Long Island, and away from the windy Great South Bay.

river snow

river snow, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Just north of the bridge in Sayville, the water's surface is beginning to freeze and a light snow covered the branches.